Rust on outside of gas tank? (paint bubbling off)

[Twilight]

Can anyone give me advice on how to fix this? I pulled out the old gas tank for a 80's dualsport and low and behold pieces of paint fell off at the finger tips. There was a small amount of gas in the tank, which I think contributed to this happening, but no rust inside.

Can I paint over these spots and have no worries or is there a special prep?

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/TwilightOfHeaven/27c58cf1.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/TwilightOfHeaven/4b36b983.jpg

[1grindking]

wow i thought by the name of the post it was all bout the inside... not sure bout that but im sure you'll have to do some prep if ya want it to look decent

[harryredtrike]

before any repainting you must get all the rust off,even the little pits.if you leave any at all it will bubble off eventually.also you have to use a good automotive paint to stand up to gasoline.anything in a can will dissolve when gas contacts it

[Dirtcrasher]

I thought you left us forever?? :D

Anyhow, I'd just feather the edges, scuff the rest and repaint. Let it dry a couple weeks before spilling any gas on it!

Gotta remove any and all rust under it though......

Make sure you do it well!!

Scratch what I deleted, it's a Kawayuki.........